Corralling the Cowboys

The Broncos held the Cowboys’ high-powered offense to 10 points and only 74 rushing yards. The Broncos’ defense has allowed only 26 points in four games.

Brandon’s back.

Brandon Marshall’s 51-yard fourth-quarter touchdown catch was his most impressive play of the season and reminded NFL fans why he was a Pro Bowl player last season.

Sack streak continues.

Elvis Dumervil had two sacks and has had multiple sacks in three consecutive games. He is tied for the NFL lead with eight.

Lindsay H. Jones, The Denver Post

WORSTS

Flag football

Plenty of penalties.

The Broncos committed 10 penalties for 81 yards, including eight for 62 yards in the first half. Most of the infractions came on offense, many times leaving quarterback Kyle Orton with long-yardage situations.

Short-yardage trouble.

Denver was stuffed on two tries at Dallas’ 30 on Sunday, a week after failing to score in the same formation against Oakland.

Buckhalter hurt:

Correll Buckhalter was the team’s leading rusher and receiver in the first half, but left the game with a sprained left ankle in the third quarter. If he can’t play next week, it will put more pressure on rookie Knowshon Moreno.

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